Random Fandom of the Week
Ocelots, America's little leopards: We talk about the effort to preserve the natural habitat of these amazing wild cats. To learn more about the Safe Harbor program, click here.
View a map of South Texas, home of approximately 100 Ocelots.

Give a Little Bit
We highlight: The Nature Conservancy and Indigenous Peoples.

The VideoPhile Reviews
Laurie describes a heartwarming rescue: View helicopter blowing deer to safety.

What's on the YouTube?
Laurie recommends that you watch Matt Monro sing "Born Free". She also mentions the movie for which the song was written Born Free.

Joanna recommends the books on which the movie was based: Born Free: A lioness of two worlds , Living Free: The story of Elsa and her cubs , Forever Free: Elsa's Pride.

From PenPals to Podcasts: Communication in Many Forms
Laurie comes close to having a "cute spasm" when we discuss the cute overload blog.

Word Play
We gush over 18 baby pandas, born in China, and a story about them receiving their names.
View the baby panda photo gallery and baby panda sneeze scares mama panda.

In the News
Laurie mentions a recent story, Fossilized Eggs Found in Dinosaur Nest.

Joanna mentions a phenomena she finds very interesting: Chimps hunt with spears and why it's not surprising that chimps hunt with spears.

Random Toad Story
Joanna tells about the dog who liked to lick toads and we laugh about its "habit."

Have You Heard?
Joanna talks about Dave Soldier and his work with the talented Thai Elephant Orchestra.
Links: Dave Soldier WikiPedia Page, Listen to Thai Elephant Orchestra, National Geographic Audio Coverage of the Thai Elephants, National Geographic Video Coverage of the Thai Elephants, CBC Interview with Dave Soldier, Seattle Weekly: "Eccentric Elephants", Thai Elephant Conservation Center, At Amazon: Thai Elephant Orchestra

Laurie enthuses over the artistic abilities of the Thai Elephants: Thai elephant artists at National Geographic, Thai elephant artist's gallery.

Funky Food
This week's funky recipe: Crocodile Chile Curry.
This week's easy and delicious recipe: No-Bake Pesto Chicken Pizza.

"Puppy Love" Update
We want to share, for those who care, a photo of our dog Sparky by Corpus Christi Bay.

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Featured Artist of the Week
Artist: Dejie Johnson
Song Title: "Bless the Beasts and the Children"
Links: Official Website for Dejie Johnson, Dejie Johnson at the Podsafe Music Network Dejie Johnson's page at CD Baby
Thanks to Dejie Johnson for generously allowing us to play her song on Random Fandom.

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